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China: a superpower’s slump
The Explainer After 40 years of explosive growth, China’s economy is now in deep distress — with no turnaround in sight
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Mini-budget one year on: how the Truss-Kwarteng growth plan lingers
The Explainer Commentators say 'moron premium' has subsided but UK 'still stuck in first gear'
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Richcession: where have all the millionaires gone?
feature Global wealth has dropped for the first time since 2008 – but it may not be bad news for the economy
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The collapse of the Russian rouble
feature The Russian currency has hit its lowest point since the immediate aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine
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The next superpowers: who will hold sway in 2050?
feature China overtakes the US, India emerges, great power ‘blocs’ rule, or tech giants take over – some of the geopolitical possibilities on the horizon
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Inflation vs. deflation: which is worse for national economies?
Today's Big Question Lower prices may be good news for households but prolonged deflation is ‘terrible for the economy’
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
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Interest rates rise to 5.25% for first time in 15 years
Speed Read Inflation is slowing but at 7.9% it remains well above the Bank of England’s 2% target
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The UK’s looming rental crisis
feature Focus on the UK’s mortgage ‘timebomb’ has left plight of private renters largely overlooked
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Five options to get the UK back to 2% inflation
feature Some economists believe alternatives to raising interest rates are in the country’s best interests
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What’s causing China’s deflation crisis?
Today's Big Question Stalling post-pandemic recovery and weakening demand for exports could lead to growth spiral
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Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?
Today's Big Question PM pins blame for stubborn inflation on fixed-rate mortgages, but economists say the picture is more nuanced
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Has Saudi Arabia lost control of oil prices?
Today's Big Question Kingdom goes it alone to cut production, risking tension with US and reigniting cooling inflation in Europe
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What new president Bola Tinubu means for Nigeria
feature Many question whether 70-year-old will be able to revive ailing economy, heal divisions and provide security
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